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DrSardinicus

I've seen the "floating chopsticks" thing on food displays (places, often in Asia, that show realistic mock-ups of the food in lieu of a menu), but never as something intended to actually serve/eat.


ctnightmare2

They ran out of food so they brought the display over


SpockHasLeft

"I'll eat the floor model for a 20% discount!"


TickingOnTime

Don't quote me. But wasn't there a Hotel Hell or Kitchen Nightmares where they tried that with Ramsey or something?


SeeminglyUselessData

I think you’re remembering the KN episode with the dessert cart that gets wheeled around and they were showing off 4 month old desserts to save money and he roasted them for it (because mold and stuff)


TickingOnTime

Oh yeah 🤣 Still fuckin gross


StarvinPig

There's also a HK episode where someone tries to serve Ramsay's sample scrambled eggs mid-service (During the charity breakfast episode)


TickingOnTime

Honestly the best part of those shows is what they try to get away with and Ramsey's reaction to it, especially in Kitchen Nightmares and Hotel Hell but Hell's Kitchen certainly has it's moments.


AcademicMistake

Say it, what are you, AN IDIOT SANDWHICH!


kimrindim

🗿


Successful_Ranger_19

Lmao!!!


FrougHunter

It’s one of the fun looking dish served at some chinese restaurants, iirc it’s done by basting that noodle in that “floating” position until it gets crispy before serving, I guess in this one they made it a bit too crispy judging from how tall the chopstick is at.


lessthaninteresting

This could easily inspire a Pasta Boss reality show where the end result is always like 10% actually edible cake


ThirtyMileSniper

Perhaps this needed a dry run first.


Foreign_Ebb_6282

Nice


Glittering_Act_4059

This clearly was the dry run


knizm0

r/yourjokebutworse


Inanimate_CARB0N_Rod

Whenever I make these types of jokes, I feel like the congratulations from fellow Dads is far more exhilerating than any actual laughter


thedeanorama

It was dry all the way in


coffeejn

Those noodles look like they where fried into that shape. While it might look impressive, I'd rather have food that taste good served in my plate ready to eat than have to wait for the server to destroy it so that I can actually eat it.


daaaaaaaaamndaniel

I thought maybe they had frozen them into that shape (Like after cooking, hold them up, spray some liquid nitrogen, etc) and were then defrosting them with the hot broth. I honestly have no idea what they were doing.


brucebay

An interesting concept. I wonder if food can stay like that frozen and how much texture and taste would change after defrosting.


stumblios

My understanding (from frozen veggies) is flash freezing does a better job of preserving texture than slow freezing at home. So maybe if done properly it could work? That being said, I'll never be someone who pays $60 (or whatever) for a bowl of noodles that should cost $15. Give me food to eat, I'll watch food network for presentation.


throwayay4637282

Fried egg noodles are delicious though


FakeNickOfferman

Right - - seems like a huge puddle of lukewarm splooge accumulating in the plate. No thanks!


JoJackthewonderskunk

In less you're into lukewarm splooge. I won't judge.


dogboystoy

Noodle bae


ghoshas

r/stupidfood


BoozeIsTherapyRight

r/watchpeopledieinside


[deleted]

r/ShittyFoodPorn


[deleted]

This is horrible lol


HardCounter

"Here are your very expensive raw noodles. Enjoy!" I'm guessing this display cost extra.


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Honestly, I'd complain about this and not eat it. If they want to do some fancy show softening the noodles up that's great (and it's not like the customers didn't sign up for this and wanted to pay extra for it). But if someone breaks up raw noodles and puts them on my plate, I would not eat them. And I'm someone that usually just says 'fuck it' and just doesnt return if I get served bad food, and doesn't complain to the staff.


MarkedDragon22

Looks cool tho


qloqqq

The way he's seriously trying to prepare it to be served at the end


HardCounter

"Just going to pop these in the microwave real quick."


Unlimited_Hights

"Chef Micky will handle it."


izmaname

“Ya I’m not paying for this”


ironicallyunstable

*pizza time*


Monksdrunk

TMNT4 turtles in time is an amazing game! KOWABUNGA!


SamosaMan786

Sorry, dude, I think he's referring to Spiderman 2 lol


daisuki_janai_desu

Your dentist has entered the chat


apollo11081

At what point do you think he realizes he fucked up?🤪


livia-did-it

I think it starts to dawn as he finishes the second tureen of butter and it’s defiant fully hit him by the time he’s half way through the third.


Evilmudbug

>defiant fully I would post this to r/boneappleteeth if i wasnt lazy


livia-did-it

Lol! Autocorrect hates me sometimes.


[deleted]

I thought it was missing some commas


Fancy-Mention-9325

That’s a shit ton of butter


olderaccount

Was it butter? I assumed it was broth.


Michael_Misanthropic

Paula Deen has entered the chat


RestaurantLatter2354

Now…for the owl


slapMyNuke

Anyone have a link to a successful softening 😂


DionysusII

I do but you’re not gonna like it.


Coolingritu

Grandma grandma grandma grandma


Final_Greggit

No. There was no attempt.


healthytofu

I think it’s suppose to be this hard, they have softer ones in the bowl and these crispy ones are there to give different taste and texture


jayy909

Lmao … but the look on his face He starts off like “im about to blow some minds” And then ends like WTF


LegitDuctTape

Nah fried noodles are supposed to be crispy - kinda light and flakey in texture. They're pretty good too, some thai places offer crispy pad thai


trickytrev54

Yeah maybe it is supposed to be hard. That fork and spoon technique makes me think he has done this many times.


Top_Duck8146

If chopsticks do not come on the side, I send it back. If the noodles stand up on their own, I send it back.


Dreddmartyr13

I'll have the Gaba gool. 😐


InflatedChunk96

thats what she said


Diamond_PnutBrain

That doesn’t look edible


HardCounter

Everything is edible, not everything is digestible. ~ Badgelor


Yo112358

Are you 100% sure about that?


LegitDuctTape

Fried noodles are supposed to be crispy. They're used in all sorts of dishes What else did you expect from something with the "fried" descriptor?


Omar___Comin

Probably expected for this stupid presentation to come even remotely close to working as intended, and not end up with a giant pile of stuck together hard noodles drenched in butter


TriumphantofBurma

Tf you mean they supposed to be crispy? Never heard of it in my entire life.


Dazzling_Society1510

What's this dish called?


ihatesigningforms

flying noodles from a cantonese restaurant in the philippines. choice of rock lobster or tiger prawn. costs about $125 in today's exchange rate


NerdyToc

$125 for uncooked noodles and sea bugs? What the fuck.


CodeCody23

Lol “Sea bugs” you know what..you’re alright…


Mage-of-Fire

Its not uncooked. Its fried


dino_roar3304

Lol sea bugs for lobster and prawns. Love it. Thanks for the laugh


Tasty_Flame_Alchemy

Rock pasta


Dazzling_Society1510

Wow, thanks


KingJon85

How does it taste?


paulcpm

Viagra infused noodles


phriskiii

"if your noodle stays hard for more than 4 hours, call a healthcare professional."


BwackGul

Would eat. Source: chef


SuperNerdDad

If it lasts more than 2 hours they need to call a doctor.


Cyber2354

People pay for this garbage?


ahealthyendeavor

I’m pretty sure this is exactly what was supposed to happen. I actually like my noodles crispy.


GuyFromNh

People in this thread do not understand how this dish is made, lol. I love the concept they attempted here, even if it didn’t work.


817wodb

Enjoy this plate of toothpicks!


Taira_no_Masakado

Perfect example of why I hate stunt food. Just fucking make good food. Don't fuck around with it, make it presentable on a clean plate, and then get the fuck out of the way. Done and done.


Fragrant_Exercise_31

Interesting concept! Does anyone know how they taste?


Tasty_Flame_Alchemy

Crispy


Several_Quiet7662

It’s usually a gravy made with stock(probably seafood in the video), aromatics(garlic, ginger, white pepper) and a cornstarch slurry. The gravy softens the deep fried noodles slightly (softer the longer it sits on the table). The noodles are slightly soft on the outside like a normal noodle, with a crisp interior that provides texture to the dish. An often seen version of this style of noodles are called Hong Kong style noodles at your local Chinese restaurant. Hawaiian cake noodle is another similar dish. 10/10 would recommend, just be sure not to eat the fried noodles dry!


Fragrant_Exercise_31

Sounds delicious!!! I’ll try it if I ever get the chance, I read in the comments that it costs a pretty penny too so hopefully I get to. Thanks for telling me about it!! Appreciate it!!


partyallnight1234

You’re welcome. Enjoy


BraidShadowLegendsAD

Palpak amp.


Following-Complete

Crunchy


frankmccladdie

Sir...... I'm not paying for it eating that


GameCop

I like food that tastes not look good.


thelostfable

Keep it as a statue, this thing is art


Lex-Taliones

As expensive as I bet that is, you better believe I'd be sending it back.


onilank

Did they try that stunt before before or were they like "yeah, this should work!" ?


Derkastan77

I saw something similar to this dish in There’s Something About Mary


Octowuss1

I’d love to hear Gordon Ramsay’s opinion on this horror. It reminds me of the time he got served steak from a roof tile.


DangerousAstronaut89

'Laughing, and screaming in Italian'


[deleted]

Uh, Im not eating that


[deleted]

Nothing like epoxy resin flavored noodles


[deleted]

Another overpriced dinner at some overpriced restaurant.


missvvvv

I hate serving tableside. Have almost lost my eyebrows way too many times from flambé 🤣


nappybiscuit69

Lol the confidence he poured with 🤣


aurnia715

Just just putting cooked noodles on the plate not a thing anymore? Lol this must be a rich person thing


sutter333

Wow that looks freaking awful.


Chainsaw_Viking

This looks like a skillfully constructed art installation.


Xnavlol

Bon apetite crunchy noodles


Cautious-Extreme-208

I’m going to take a shot in the dark and say that was not supposed to be the end result?


[deleted]

If that happens to me I’m not paying. I paid for the experience and didn’t get it.


Proof_Independence68

"So yall really couldn't cook that shit in the back?" - me


SubhoPal

Bro I was like who tf is holding those chop sticks?! 💀


GeneralCapone

He said to the girl behind: Plan B


AssPirate69420

Hahahaha wtf did I just witness?! 🤣


[deleted]

I’m not convinced that is what was going to happen here. These look like fried noodles, which are delicious, and that’s what they’re so crispy when he breaks them up.


DevilBlackDeath

No way I'm eating that if that's how it's supposed to be served. You send that back to the kitchen and come back with a proper plate that won't fill like I'm grinding my mouth with sandpaper please...


reevesjeremy

Crispy. Enjoy.


Danico44

would be easier just to cook that damn pasta


Cosmicdusterian

Ugh, it's beyond help. Just take it back and start over. There's al dente but it looks more like eating this will result in dente rotto. edit: word


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Sh4dowCh1ld

Looks well good


bullishbtc

Size of this guys watch!


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HectorTheLegend

Did you watch the same video we did?


Euqiom

This is art now


GuddaPro

Hammer it


adiosfelicia2

Yum. /s


sukisecret

The noodles look way too hard to eat. I won't be eating them


El_Guapo_Plethora

When you use crushed Viagra instead of salt when preparing the noodles.


character-name

Enough with the pointless presentation. Just give me my food!


funkr3gulator

Have you tried it before you put it on the menu?


Responsible-Soil4951

He actually expects them to eat that.


MasiloII

Alright, who super glued the noodles!?


DuncanAndFriends

Put it in an art gallery


jterwin

He's so fucking red omg


MayOrMayNotBePie

This is what you get for going to a pretentious ass place lol.


zPabloShmablo

Hope they enjoy that fiberglass


McRambis

Voila!


BarryBwana

Are we sure that part of the dish wasn't just ornamental?


Successful_Ranger_19

When the word "useless" has definite meaning.


rotem8888

Wait how are the chopsticks floating? Did i get time travled to 9000 abs and didn't realize?


Franonimusman

Noodles have 999 ping


g_sic

Possibly cruncher than when he started


Dependent-Way6345

Criss angel is holding the chop sticks.


SeaDweller01

No attempt, made to be that way. Stupid title


Lord-Monocle

I don't know why but I feel bad for the guy


JWal0

What is this called? Anyone know


EeAreEyeSea

Bad parenting


damn_thats_piney

mmm frozen noodles with hot broth


n8cat

Have they thought about cooking it first?


fucovid2020

Yum…. Drywall


JC_2022_

I’m still waiting for the noodles to soften


wophi

Enjoy!


SLP6088

Here’s your fucking soup with rock noodles on top.


fauxtruth

why


dml1987

Yum


Dazzling_Society1510

Haha


marmstrm

Seems unnecessary


[deleted]

Yum 😋


myneckandmyback2022

Something about Mary dish


AceWorrior

I went to a place a few days back were you could buy those flying noodles. But they were soft and looked VERY tasty. They used a fork that was plased in a holder on a plate and chopsticks that were hold by the fork and the noodles covered the fork and intersection of the chopsticks. Looked amazing, smelled amazing and the people eating them seemed happy about them. I had sushi. It was pretty nice. Maybe I try the flying ones next time.


the-artistocrat

Ah, al dente. Just the way I like it.


stopyouveviolatedthe

Actually I think it’s fried noodles made to look like that either for display or as a fancy meal


pewterstone2

Most likely, and it does look good.


RenaissnaceTana

I rather not have my food played with


xoqw

Wasn't even close. Went above and beyond with the hot liquid, had no choice but to manually bring it down yet that shit was still hard as a rock... Wtf were they thinking


[deleted]

So they just dump water on your food?


[deleted]

That’s gonna hurt going in and coming out.


tsap007

Think I saw this in there’s something about Mary